Hip and Knee Pain Disorders has been written to provide a state-of-the-art, evidence-informed and clinically-informed overview of the examination and conservativemanagement of hip/knee pain conditions.
A Professional's Guide to Ease and Efficiency in Functional Movement
Designed for Pilates and yoga teachers, health and rehabilitation professionals, 'The Power and the Grace' demystifies functional movement and integrates the science of movement with the art of teaching it. It aims to help the holistically minded movement professional achieve rewarding results in neuromuscular function. From brain science to ......
A Clinical Profile Approach to Assessment and Treatment
Medical consensus once held that all concussions were the same, and treatment for all concussion patients therefore followed the same standard approach. Anthony Kontos and Michael Collins debunk the one size fits all approach, arguing instead that individuals who experience concussion respond best to targeted interventions based on their specific ......
Guides healthcare professionals in prescribing home exercise programs in an efficient and easy to follow format. With patient handouts that are comprehensive and customizable, this manual is intended for the busy practitioner in any medical specialty who prescribes exercise for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.
Fascia in Sport and Movement, Second edition is a multi-author book with contributions from 51 leading teachers and practitioners across the entire spectrum of bodywork and movement professions. It provides professionals from all bodywork and movement specialisms with the most up-to-date information they need for success in teaching, training, ......
A practical guide to diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in clinical practice. More comprehensive than a handbook, yet more clinically-focused than a desk reference, this volume is a one-stop guide for clinicians who deal with musculoskeletal disorders and injuries in the practice setting.
This thoroughly updated and expanded second edition continues to be the singular reference for comprehensive clinical instruction in the use of high-frequency ultrasound for assessing peripheral nerves and their disorders, particularly focal neuropathies. Revised to integrate current advances in the field, new applications, and next-generation ......
Explores neuropsychological considerations in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of sports-related concussions and their after effects. Expert contributors in neuropsychology and sports medicine describe treatment for persistent postconcussive symptoms, and explore genetic factors that can impact symptoms and diagnosis.
An Irreverent Guide to Understanding Injury Prevention and Rehabilitatio
Mark Salamon integrates current scientific literature with his own twenty-five years of experience as a physical therapist to produce this humorous "owners manual" for the human body. Far from a dry guide, this entertaining read teaches readers how to maintain and restore good health, and can be referenced again and again when injuries arise.
Provides the core knowledge the busy practitioner needs to deliver top-notch rehabilitative care to patients with musculoskeletal, sports, or occupational injuries. Covering 107 alphabetically arranged topics from Achilles Tendinopathy to Whiplash, this nuts and bolts resource is designed to provide concise and accurate information.
Biomechanical, Sports Rigid Taping and K-Taping for Manual Therapists
This is the first book to cover all three types of taping: sports rigid tape, k-tape, and biomechanical tape. Taping can be used as an excellent companion to standard treatments and within sport. Each tape has its own unique function and action that can aid patients at different stages of recovery. The Complete Taping Handbook is a practical, ......
Now in its third edition, Sports Medicine: Study Guide and Review for Boards continues as the leading review text offering a focused survey of non-surgical sports medicine topics. Updated throughout to reflect current sports science, protocols, and practice, this book covers all topics related to and found on the Sports Medicine board examination. ......
Bone stress injuries are commonly seen in athletes and active individuals across a full spectrum of physical activity, age, and gender. While most overuse injuries can be addressed through non-operative care, injuries may progress to full fractures that require surgery if misdiagnosed or not correctly managed. Written by leaders in sports medicine ......
Provides the most up to date and relevant information needed to fulfil coverage duties for sporting events. Easy to read, concise, and complete, this guide is a one-stop reference for sideline medical coverage of nearly fifty sports. Geared for live event coverage, chapters deliver quick hit specifics designed for in-the-moment use on the field.
The first comprehensive book devoted to orthobiologic treatments for orthopedic conditions. Authored by experts in regenerative medicine, this evidence- and experience-based guide is written for clinicians looking to understand and effectively implement these treatments in their practices.
This one-of-a-kind book delivers challenging, clinically relevant case-based learning tools regarding orthopaedics and sports medicine for advanced practice nursing students and practitioners. Written by nurse practitioner/educators, it fills a gap in information and guidelines for treatment of this population in primary and acute care ......
This is the first book dedicated to the musculoskeletal, physiological, hormonal, and other differences between the sexes as they manifest in sports medicine. Organized anatomically from head to toe, this unique reference focuses on the sex-specific differences of men and women to inform clinical care and the management of common sports injuries.
Prevention and Recovery for Sports Most Devastating Knee Injury
Features close to 50 ACL-specific exercises designed by a physical therapist for the Norwegian national women's handball, soccer and volleyball teams, and an expert on the science of ACL injury prevention. This title shows you how to better balance your body and strengthen the muscles around your knee to provide greater stability and endurance.
Assessment and Management of Traumatic Brain Injury
Neuropsychologists are involved in the assessment and management of sports-related concussion. This book provides practical guidelines for evaluating mild head injury and making crucial return-to-play decisions for athletes at various levels, from schoolchildren to high school, college, and professional players.
A guide to the parents who often know little about their child's chosen sport. It illustrates how to prevent and treat sports-related injuries. It explains the physical and psychological readiness of children for certain sports at different ages. It lists sport-specific injuries, from baseball through wrestling.
